Missouri Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws

Rear-Facing Car Seat

Car Seat

All children who weigh less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat.

Children ages 4 through 7 years who weigh at least 40 pounds but less than 80 pounds and who are 4'9" or shorter must be in either a car seat or booster seat.

Booster Seat

Children ages 4-7 who weigh at least 40 but less than 80 pounds and who are 4'9" or shorter must be secured by either a car seat or booster seat. Children who weigh at least 80 pounds or who are 4'9" or taller must be secured by either a booster seat or a seat belt.

Seat Belt

Children who weigh at least 80 pounds or who are at least 4'9" tall must be in either a booster seat or seat belt.

All children under 16 years old must be in a seat belt.

Seating Position

Children under 16 should ride in the back seat.

Fines & Penalties

Maximum fine for first offense is $50.

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